Locum Physician Assistant (PA) - Critical Care in Peoria, IL

Physician Assistant | Critical Care Location: Peoria, IL Employer: Wellhart, LLC Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date: 10/19/2026

Locum Jobs Online  is working with Wellhart, LLC to find a qualified Critical Care PA in Peoria, Illinois, 61637!

Our client in Illinois is seeking a skilled Critical Care Medicine Physician Assistant for a 48-day assignment starting Jul 29, 2026. This role involves managing a high volume of critically ill ICU patients, performing essential bedside procedures, and collaborating within a multidisciplinary team to coordinate comprehensive patient care. While specific shift hours are detailed elsewhere, this position offers the opportunity to provide expert care in a dynamic critical care setting.

• Manage approximately 10-15 patients per day
• Develop and implement treatment plans for critically ill patients
• Perform bedside procedures, including central and arterial line placements
• Manage post-operative cardiovascular surgery patients
• Provide care for neurocritical care patients, including those with subdural hemorrhages and external ventricular drains (EVDs)
• Participate in the management of patients requiring ventricular assist devices (VADs), VA ECMO, and heart transplant support
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care and treatment plans

• Board Certification in Critical Care Medicine required
• EMR:
  Epic
• Cases include Trauma

• Strong compensation
• Travel-related expenses covered
• A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
• Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities